Holes Chapters 16-22 Vocabulary

Can you guess what 'aroma' means in our tale?

• a kind of flower

• a thing to make food tasty

• a nice or special smell

• a big sound

Let's dive into a mystery! What does 'menacing' mean in our thrilling story?

• scary or showing danger

• friendly and not harmful

• calm and safe

• nice and gentle

Imagine you're caught in a sudden downpour without an umbrella. How would you describe your clothes?

• all empty

• dirty

• very wet

• a little dry

Let's dive into a mini-adventure! Imagine you're reading a thrilling story and stumble upon the word 'grimace.' What do you think it means here?

• To make a face showing surprise or wonder

• To make a face showing happiness

• To make a face showing being okay or fine

• To make a face showing hurt, yuckiness, or not liking something

Can you guess what 'glimpse' means in our thrilling tale?

• Seeing something all the time

• Knowing everything about it

• A quick look

• Looking at it for a long time

Let's dive into a word mystery! Can you guess what 'desolate' means in our story?

• Desolate means peaceful and quiet.

• Desolate means empty and sad looking.

• Desolate means colorful and full of life.

• Desolate means full of people and noise.

Let's dive into our story! Can you guess what 'forlorn' means here?

• feeling sad, alone, or without hope

• feeling sure, safe, or strong

• feeling very happy or excited

• feeling very happy or glad

Let's dive into a bit of vocabulary! What do you think 'dismal' means in the context of our story?

• sad, dark, or gloomy

• happy, hopeful, good

• fun, lively, full of energy

• cheerful, bright, sunny

Let's dive into a mystery! What secret does 'scowl' hold in our enchanting tale?

• To smile and be happy

• To cry and be sad

• To laugh and be amused

• To look angry by making eyebrows go down and frown

Can you guess what 'stifling' means in our thrilling story?

• Refreshing

• Suffocating or oppressive

• Liberating

• Comforting